Subject: | Service Manual Update -- Add Sealant to Two Upper Transmission-to-Engine
Bolts |
Models: | 2004 Saturn VUE Vehicles |
| with 3.5L Engine (VIN 4 --
RPO L66) |
Purpose
The purpose of this bulletin is to communicate service information for applying
sealant to factory-installed coated bolts in two cylinder block locations to eliminate
potential engine oil leaks. Early production 2004 Saturn VUE vehicles, equipped with
the 3.5L engine (RPO L66), were built without having coating on the two upper transmission-to-engine
bolts. To prevent the potential to develop an oil leak at this location, a mid-model
year production change was made to add coating to the two upper transmission-to-engine
bolts.
When re-installing the two upper transmission-to-engine bolts, apply sealant,
Saturn P/N 21485277 (GM P/N 12345382, Canada P/N 10953489), or equivalent. Refer to
the "Transmission Replacement" or "Engine Replacement" procedures
located in the 2004 Saturn VUE Transmission or Engine Service Manual.
The eSI website will be updated immediately and future Service
Stall System SI CD releases will include this and other Service Manual updates.